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Our curated collection of buying guides tailored for gifting, hobbies and beyond.

The Cool Mother’s Day Gift Guide (New Products Added 5/1)
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The Cool Mother’s Day Gift Guide (New Products Added 5/1)
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The Gentlemen’s Trip: A Field Guide

Everything you need to turn a guys trip into something better.

By Lanny Fuller
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The Cool Material Valentine’s Day Guides, 2026

Gifts for her, gifts for him, and solo trips for you.

By Cool Material
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The Cool Way to Skip Valentine’s Day (Hint: Leave Town)

From heartbreak butlers to experiences designed for solo travelers, these are the anti-Valentine's trips to treat yourself to.

By Hayley Domin
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5 Luxury Pens to Gift the Writer in Your Life (or to Keep for Yourself)

There’s something incredibly adult about owning, and writing with, a nice pen. When I was 12 and bought my first suit (in the husky kids’ section of Wal-Mart, no less), it was the exact same feeling as when I bought my first Montblanc. Oh, so this is what growing up…

By Brett Braley
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Father’s Day Gift Guide 2022: 50 Under $50

You don't need to spend a fortune to make Father's Day special. In fact, we'd recommend prioritizing quality time with your dad, whether that's sharing a meal, going on a short trip, or just having a longer phone call. But, your dad deserves the best. So, of course you've got…

By John A. Paradiso
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The Wedding Gift Guide: 50 Under $100

Wedding season is in full swing. That means it's time to bust out the summer suits, make a gameplan for tackling the open bar, and think about which gift to get the happy couple. While weddings are first and foremost a celebration of the love between two people, it is…

By John A. Paradiso
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Father’s Day Gift Guide 2022: EDC

Whether your dad is a handyman around the home or just needs a few basic tools, it's never a bad idea to gift him some EDC essentials. These are the pieces of gear he'll take with him just about everywhere. While the individual pieces of everyday carry will vary from…

By John A. Paradiso
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College Graduation Gift Guide: 50 Under $50

'Tis officially the season of dads and grads, the late spring and early summer period where we celebrate fathers and those entering a new chapter of life. We'll spend plenty of time on gift advice for dads, so we'll turn our attention here to the recent graduates. Graduation marks a…

By John A. Paradiso
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